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6 Week Classes

Introduction to Photography

Photographing Your Children

Sports Photography

Intro to Digital Photography

Intermediate Digital Photography

Intermediate Digital Photography / Learning to See

Outdoor Photography

Photojournalism

Street Photography

Photoshop For Beginners

Intermediate Photoshop

Digital Printing

Workshops

Wedding Worksop 101 with Mahmood Fazal

A Photographic Journey with Sam Abell

The Alterman Center for Photography provides instruction in all aspects of modern photography—traditional and digital. Hands-on instruction and real-life shooting sessions give participants the opportunity to develop and hone their skills and individual approaches to the photographic environment—whether commercial or personal.

A balanced and diverse curriculum for beginner to experienced photographers is taught by professional photographers and technicians are drawn from the large pool of talent in the Charleston area as well as nationally.

Classes include lectures, hands-on training and shooting sessions in the field as well as the studio. Instructors emphasize group and individual critiques, discussion and interaction. In addition, professional photographers meet with participants to provide information on relevant skills and offer a perspective on photography as a profession.

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2008 Course Sessions
Jan 7 - Feb 15
March 3 - April 16
April 28 - June 9
June 30 - Aug 8
August 25 - Oct 6
Oct 27 - Dec 12
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Student Levels


Level I.
For beginners and those who want to refresh their basic skills. You will gain a good foundation in photographic fundamentals.

Level II. For those with a basic understanding of photographic fundamentals and equipment. You will gain expertise in more advanced applications.

Level III. For photographers who have demonstrated photographic skills. You will concentrate on specific technical aspects and creative approaches.